Short Term 2026 Technical Marketing - Performance Analysis Intern/Co-Op
MARKHAM, ON, CA
Internship
Onsite
CA$44K/yr - CA$71K/yr
Intern
AMD is a leading company in building products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. The Technical Marketing - Performance Analysis Intern will support product management and marketing by testing and analyzing graphics product performance, documenting results, and contributing to performance reports and guides.
Responsibilities
Support graphics product management, product marketing, sales and PR by testing, analyzing and documenting 3D performance and other key features of graphics products
Measure and report on the performance of the entire AMD Radeon graphics product line, plus relevant competitors, using industry standard benchmarks, 3D games, and other relevant tests
Measure, analyze and track the performance changes that arise in each new Radeon display driver. Characterize performance changes in terms of which products are most strongly affected, which resolutions, which framebuffer sizes, and similar. Generate summary points to be presented in the driver release notes and other outlets
Measure the performance, features and quality of upcoming graphics products, comparing them to existing and competitor products. Use games, synthetic benchmarks, diagnostic tests and utilities as appropriate. Analyze results and report strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Analyze new competitor products in a similar fashion
Contribute to reviewers' guides that highlight the performance and features of upcoming graphics products. Depict performance data in charts and graphs, document “how to test” steps and other relevant materials
Monitor and report on trends in review techniques (titles used, resolutions, image quality settings, etc.). Track release schedules for new games and benchmarks. Incorporate new titles into the test flow in a timely manner
Analyze new test applications and games for system and graphics sensitivities. Prepare and present reports that highlight the performance of key Radeon and competitor graphics products in the new title
Write scripts and related tools to build command lines and configuration files that automate performance testing. Generate code that launches test applications at various settings, traps error conditions and takes remedial actions, parses result files, installs helper apps, etc
Prepare images of current Windows operating systems to be deployed across numerous test machines. Use Microsoft sysprep and DISM tools. Update the OS images as required to keep pace with service packs and other updates
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of computer graphics and video technology
Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Action oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Experience with PC assembly and hardware upgrades, hardware and software troubleshooting
Experience installing and configuring Microsoft operating systems and applications
Familiarity with semiconductor and PC industry standards
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment
Preferred
University Degree Program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar related discipline is strongly preferred
Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce and similar programs that include a rigorous IS, IT or CompSci component may also be considered
Experience with C++, Python, XML, HTML, Excel, databases would be an asset
Benefits
Benefits offered are described: [AMD benefits at a glance](https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/careers/benefits.html).
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
